Diosgenin

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Synonyms :(3β,25R)-Spirost-5-en-3-ol; 25D-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; 25α-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; NSC 33396; Nitogenin;

Aglicone of saponin dioscin. Diosgenin exists in some food supplements and herbal medicines and lowers plasma cholesterol by increasing fecal cholesterol excretion. It can be converted to Pregnenolone and Progesterone.

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SKU RCLST007484
CAS number 512-04-9
Molecular Formula C27H42O3
Catalog Number RCLST007484
Chemical Name Diosgenin
Synonyms (3β,25R)-Spirost-5-en-3-ol; 25D-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; 25α-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; NSC 33396; Nitogenin;
Molecular Weight 414.62
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability No Data Available
Appearance White to Off-White Solid
Storage Condition Refrigerator